Steve McCulley passes

[Jim Price]

I learned this afternoon that Steve McCulley passed away earlier today.

I don't have details about the cause of his passing. He had been dealing with some back and hip issues the past few years, and had some medical procedures done.

I have many pleasant memories of Steve from seeing him at Half Tempted and Korruption shows, and went to a concert or two with him as well.

Definitely a sad day for the local music scene. My heartfelt condolences go out to Denise, Steve's family, friends and musical associates.

[HurricaneBob]

RIP Stevie........

[onegunguitar]

My condolences go out to Steve's family and friends. I didn't really know him too well but the time or two I talked to him he was a super nice guy. RIP Steve.

[Jacklyn Miauff]

RIP Steve. He was such a sweet person. My prayers are with his family.

[Ron]

I'm speechless. Steve and I have been good friends for a long time. My condolences to Denise and all of Steve's family.

[CCdrums]

God bless you Steve and your family. I had known Steve for a long time. He bought a drumkit off of me and we hung out a bit back in the day. We had a memorable road trip to Chuck Levin's together and he was always a sweetheart. It was with mixed emotions that I took over his drum duty in Half Tempted after some health issues prevented him from playing regularly, but I was hoping he would get better and come back strong. He was a good friend and fellow skinsman and I'll miss him terribly. Rest in peace Steve......

[THEM BONES]

RIP Steve.

[Jim Price]

Here are three photos of Steve I took over the past few years. I'll try to find a few from his Korruption years later...

Steve with Half Tempted following the 2005 Jeff Showalter Memorial Ride, at Blair County A.B.A.T.E. headquarters Sept. 24, 2005.

Steve with Half Tempted during the Lakemont Park Wing-Off, July 27, 2006.

Steve with Half Tempted during Q94's 2002 Harley giveaway at PPG Pavilion in Tipton June 16, 2002.

[HarleyRo1]

Very, very sad news. Steve was a great guy...had a huge heart...and so sweet. My heart goes out to his son, wife, family and friends.

[Plastered Bastards]

This news makes my heart extremely heavy. I will always have great memories of Steve especially the time he was in Decadence. Rest my old friend until we meet again. You are missed. \m/ \m/

[nakedtwister]

Damn this is a shock. Steve is and was a great guy. Got to see him at the Wallack Benefit. He was all heart. Prayers go out to all that knew him and to Steve as well. You will be missed Brother. B

[BigJohn]

Jodie and I always loved it when Steve would come in the bar he was always a pleasure to be around and could always make you smile !!!

[Gallowglass]

I don't know what to say...like Clete, this makes my heart "extremely heavy". I too have such good memories of Steve. I never saw him that he didn't greet me with a big hug and a smile. He always made me laugh. I cut a lot of musical teeth while Steve was around. I'll never forget clowning around with him in the Mort's basement during band practices or at shows, or whenever...catching up with him at Tom & Joe's or at Sheetz. Then there was that infamous car ride back from State College...

My condolences go out to Denise, Ryan, and all of his family...

R.I.P. Steve...you will be missed.

[Banned]

R. I. P. Steve.

[TJ Kelly]

RIP Steve

[bsaller]

I got to meet him right before he left Half Tempted. Very nice person.
R.I.P. Steve

[Larry]

I'm bummed.

[ToonaRockGuy]

Totally stunned. Steve was a really good dude, and one HELL of a drummer. Knew him since back in the Korruption days, and always admired his playing. Wow. Just...wow. God be with you, my friend. Be blessed.

[rickw]

Steve was a class individual, always had a smile and a good word to say. Sleep well.

[whitedevilone]

Never heard a soul utter a bad word about him.Many prayers to his family.

[rreihart]

My wife and I are saddened by Steve's passing. We enjoyed many musical nights in which Steve was a part of.

[RobTheDrummer]

Wow, this makes me really sad. He was the nicest and coolest guy you could meet....RIP Steve.

[YankeeRose]

My last memory of Steve is seeing him and Denise in passing, grocery shopping and briefly saying hello...of course there are other memories from Half Tempted shows. As most have said, he was a sweetheart and will be sorely missed. Heartfelt sympathy extended to Denise, their families and close friends.

[Naga]

Never knew, or met the guy, but my condolences to his family

[WitchChic]

Ive been having a really hard time with this today, Ive spent most of my day in denial Stevie was a really good friend... Jenn saw him last night he was renting movies, she said he looked fine and he was happy... We spent the day remembering all the good times with Stevie... Im gonna miss him and I will NEVER forget his smile... Love you Stevie...

~Chell